Top 10 Best Footballers (Soccer Players) of 2017

The Top Ten

  1. Luka Modric

    Luka Modrić is a Croatian footballer who most recently played for Real Madrid and the Croatia national team. He joined Real Madrid in 2012, where he made nearly 600 appearances and contributed to winning six UEFA Champions League titles and 28 trophies overall. In July 2025, at the age of 39, Modrić... read more

  2. Lionel Messi

    Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi, born June 24, 1987, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won eight Ballon d'Or awards and numerous domestic and international titles. He... read more

    He is just the best person in the world. Actually, not a person but a robot! He dribbled through 4 people in 3.4 seconds.

    He is a great player, and he makes people look like fools. He is my favorite player in the world.

    Messi is much better than Ronaldo. Ronaldo deserves to be 200th in the world.

  3. Cristiano Ronaldo

    Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born February 5, 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and captains the Portugal national team. He has collected five prestigious Ballon d'Or awards and countless major trophies over his storied career... read more

    Scores with both feet, not forgetting his head. Strong, with pace, and known for thunderous free kicks. Rarely misses a penalty. A superb technician, he dribbles, plays everywhere, and is not selfish. He even helps defend and is always where he is needed. He has won almost everything there is to win. He is a winner - simply the best ever. Twice as good as Messi. No questions about it. The world will wait many years to find someone close to him.

    Ronaldo is the best. How is Messi in first place? Everyone knows that Ronaldo is the best! Ronaldo has 593 goals, and Messi has 571! Ronaldo earns $93 million, and Messi only earns $80 million. There's so much more, and Ronaldo definitely deserves to be in that #1 spot. He is also a really nice player on the field who helps others when they're hurt and much more. He is a winner! He's 10 times better than Messi. He's just unbelievably phenomenal!

  4. Neymar

    Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (born February 5, 1992), commonly known as Neymar or Neymar Jr, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Brazil national team.

    He is the all-time top goalscorer for the Brazil national team.... read more

    Great player - can dominate the ball like no one else.

    Neymar is the best player in the universe.

    One man, one army - literally.

  5. Luis Suarez

    Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz, born on January 24, 1987, is a Uruguayan professional footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Inter Miami CF, an American club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS)... read more

  6. Eden Hazard

    Eden Michael Hazard, born January 7, 1991, is a retired Belgian professional footballer. He last played for Real Madrid CF and captained the Belgium national team. Hazard officially announced his retirement from football in October 2023.

    Why the heck are Bale, Robben, Van Persie, and David Villa above Hazard?

    Bale is great, but comparing their stats, Hazard is better.

    Robben? He's scored 9 goals and assisted 6, while Hazard has scored 14 and assisted 7.

    Van Persie is playing in the Turkish league, for crying out loud. He's not top 4 league material any longer.

    David Villa is playing in the MLS. Is that a class 1 league to you?

    Also, Messi shouldn't be number one. Neymar should.

    Amazing person, amazing footballer. Underrated, unsung hero. Love him and his personality.

  7. Gareth Bale

    Gareth Frank Bale is a retired Welsh professional footballer who played as a winger for the English club Tottenham Hotspur, the Spanish club Real Madrid, and the Wales national team. He captured a staggering five UEFA Champions League titles during his historic tenure in Spain. The explosive forward... read more

  8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

    Zlatan Ibrahimović (born October 3, 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a striker for multiple clubs during his career, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), FC Barcelona, and Manchester United. He scored over 500 career goals for club and country while winning league titles... read more

  9. Leonardo Bonucci

    Leonardo Bonucci Cavaliere OMRI (born 1 May 1987) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Considered one of the best defenders of his generation, he was known for his technique, ball-playing skills, tackling, and ability to play in either a three- or four-man defense... read more

  10. Sergio Ramos

    Sergio Ramos García is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga MX club Monterrey. He previously had a long and successful career with Real Madrid, where he won numerous domestic and international titles. Ramos also represented the Spain national football team from 2005 to... read more

    11. The Newcomers
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    Son Heung-min

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    Marcelo Vieira

    13. The Contenders

  13. Robert Lewandowski

    Robert Lewandowski, born August 21, 1988, is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and captains the Poland national team. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. Lewandowski has won numerous individual awards and league titles in Germany and Spain... read more

  14. Douglas Costa

  15. Mesut Özil

    Mesut Özil is a German professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Known for his technical skill, creativity, agility, and finesse, he earned the nickname "The Assist King" due to his playmaking abilities. Özil played for major clubs including Real Madrid and Arsenal before joining... read more

    He plays for Arsenal FC.

    Özil is the best.

  16. David De Gea

    David de Gea Quintana is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Fiorentina. He previously represented the Spain national team and played for Manchester United from 2011 to 2023. De Gea was recognized as one of the world's top goalkeepers during his time with Manchester United... read more

  17. Manuel Neuer

    Manuel Peter Neuer is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and the Germany national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, known for his sweeper-keeper playing style. Neuer has won numerous domestic and international titles... read more

    He is an unbeatable goalkeeper forever.

  18. Toni Kroos

    Toni Kroos is a retired German professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the German national team. While primarily a central midfielder, he was also known for operating as a deep-lying playmaker.... read more

  19. Gianluigi Buffon

    Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon was born on January 28, 1978, in Carrara, Italy. He is widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history. Buffon returned to play for Serie B club Parma in 2021 after a long and successful career with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. He also played for the... read more

  20. Kevin De Bruyne

    Kevin De Bruyne (born June 28, 1991) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for English Premier League club Manchester City and the Belgium national team. He is known for his passing, vision, and playmaking abilities. De Bruyne has won multiple Premier League titles... read more

    He should be 7th.

  21. Arjen Robben

    Arjen Robben is a retired Dutch professional footballer who played for Bayern Munich and the Netherlands national team. He won the UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2013 and was a runner-up in the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands. Known for his trademark move of cutting inside from... read more

  22. Robin van Persie

    Robin van Persie is a Dutch coach and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands men's national team and is considered one of the best strikers of his generation... read more

  23. N'Golo Kanté

  24. Antoine Griezmann

    Antoine Griezmann, born March 21, 1991, is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Atlético Madrid and the French national team. He first joined Atlético Madrid in 2014 before transferring to Barcelona in 2019. Griezmann returned to Atlético in 2021 and remains... read more

    He is better than Xavi, Gianluigi, David, Luka, Arjen, Toni, Robert, and Gareth.

  25. Kylian Mbappé

  26. David Villa

    David Villa Sánchez is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker. He was the all-time leading scorer for the Spain national team and played a key role in winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2008 UEFA European Championship. Villa was also the first player signed by New York... read more

  27. Harry Kane

    Harry Edward Kane is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bayern Munich and captains the England national team. He previously played for Tottenham Hotspur, where he became the club's all-time leading goalscorer. In 2023, Kane transferred to Bayern Munich, continuing his prolific... read more

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